iTalk by Ms Reshma Nilofer, Sector Pilotage Services

Advanced automation has been highlighted as contributory to several accidents involving modern bridge support systems and automation aiding maritime pilots for maneuvering and navigation. This paper argues for reskilling for automation collaboration.

Who knows the S-100 / S-102 electronic card standard? An introduction by the Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre, Canada

Electronic warfare in the Baltic Sea is escalating rapidly, with GPS and AIS disruptions posing growing risks to maritime navigation. Russia’s hybrid strategy is targeting both safety and stability in one of Europe’s most critical shipping regions. Pilots and crews now face a new reality: navigating under threat.

This paper aims to explore the possibilities of improving team performance on the bridge in pilotage waters. The pilot and the bridge team have a common goal: to navigate the ship safely and smoothly.

Pilot Boat in Action
Westerschelde Vlissingen NL
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"An old experienced pilot sometimes loses a ship by his assurance and over confidence of his knowledge, as effectually as a young pilot does by his ignorance and want of experience."
Let us remind ourselves every day of the principles of safe seamanship...

MALACCA STRAIT FROM EAST TO WEST ▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/UXGMa5Qs4Zo?feature=share MY NORMAL DAYS AS SEAFARER "PACIFIC OCEAN" ▶️ https://youtu.be/kkdh5qv7Jhg Crew Change at Port of Elizabeth, South Africa ▶️ https://youtu.be/l2VtIJG5PuM SANTA BARBARA Popawis🤣🥵💦 ▶️ https://youtu.be/brur6izWHpw RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA "APPROACHING" ▶️ https://youtu.be/3zEEmPZMAKc COCA COLA, FINLAND "UNANG TIMON AB - HELMSMAN" 😎🌊⛴🏗 ▶️ https://youtu.be/GmIL1d7ljyE UNEXPECTED ROLLING TWO...

Around 11 am local time yesterday (21 February), a pilot fell into the sea while boarding the feeder vessel Blue Ocean, which is operated by Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping on a China-Taiwan service.

In our new section “Five questions for ..." Marine-Pilots.com introduces pilots and other market players to our readers in short interviews. Today we have seven questions!

We have talked to Capt. Gajanan Karanjikar, President at All India Maritime Pilots association